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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Grants available to document, preserve and share Oregon history: The Oregon Heritage Grant is now open for applications and will close Oct. 2<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">The Oregon Heritage Commission is offering grants for qualified projects for the conservation, development, and interpretation of Oregon's cultural heritage. Awards typically range between $3,000 and $20,000.
Projects can include anything related to Oregon heritage, and priority will be given to projects that preserve, develop or interpret threatened heritage resources or heritage resources of statewide significance. The grant application deadline is October 2,
2025.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">Projects funded by the <a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Grants.aspx#seven">
Oregon Heritage Grant</a> may include collections preservation and access, exhibits, oral history projects, public education events, organizational archives projects, films theatrical performances, teaching traditional practices, public history interpretation,
organizational planning that supports heritage resources, and more. Previously funded projects included a variety of projects around the state.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">“We hope to see projects from a variety of types of organizations that engage Oregonians with heritage resources across the states and encourage the documentation, preservation, and sharing of diverse perspectives
of Oregon’s story.” states Katie Henry, Oregon Heritage Commission coordinator. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">Applications are submitted online. There is plenty of support for preparing them. “Our goal is to support organizations of all sizes all over the state in their valuable work. We provide assistance in the application
process,” notes Kuri Gill, grants and outreach coordinator. Oregon Heritage grants programs staff is happy to discuss projects and review applications in advance in addition to assisting with the online application system and providing translation services
on request. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/H8Dc0Ki6Rw64YHMR9Pru5g">Registration</a> is required for a
<b>free online workshop, Tuesday, August 19, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.</b> which addresses the application questions and explores the online application system. A recording will be available for two weeks following the workshop with registration.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">The grant directly supports the four
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/2020_Oregon_Heritage_Plan.pdf">
Oregon Heritage Plan</a> goals:<o:p></o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Include More Voices: Expand the narrative of history told and preserved in the state to capture previously excluded or marginalized voices for a more complex and accurate depiction of
Oregon’s historical events.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Increase Access to Heritage: Strive to engage more community members and visitors in local heritage by increasing awareness of resources and making them available to diverse audiences
and potential stakeholders.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Promote the Value of Heritage: Share the economic, cultural, and educational value of heritage with the public and decision makers to inspire awareness, funding, and respect for long-term
preservation of Oregon’s heritage.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Pursue Best Practices: Pursue professional standards and best practices related to heritage processes, standards, and organizational management to ensure healthy, sustainable heritage
organizations.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">The <a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Commissions.aspx#OHC">
Oregon Heritage Commission</a> is comprised of nine people representing Oregon’s heritage and geographical diversity who have been appointed by the Governor. There are nine advisory representatives from state agencies and statewide organizations. The commission’s
mission is to secure, sustain, and enhance Oregon's heritage by ensuring coordination of heritage initiatives by public and private organizations; advocacy on its behalf; education of the public about its extent and value; and promotion and celebration of
its diversity.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">To learn more about the grants or for translation assistance, visit
<a href="http://www.oregonheritage.org/">www.oregonheritage.org</a> or contact Kuri Gill at
<a href="mailto:Kuri.Gill@oregon.gov">Kuri.Gill@oregon.gov</a> or 503-986-0685.<o:p></o:p></p>
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